In a liberal arts curricular context, our students learn to systematically explain, critically think about, and knowledgably engage in the broad spectrum of communication, media and cultural practices. We aim to graduate students who are informed, ethical communicators; reflective creators and makers of media and culture. Our students use theory, history, and experiential learning to make a positive, lasting impact on our world.
At a lively intersection of overlapping fields, our teaching is informed by cutting edge research on journalism, multimedia storytelling, and film; advertising, marketing, branding, and PR; anthropology, development, advocacy, and politics; history, ethics, economics, and law. Our professors guide students through the nuances of evolving and hybrid cultures, in the context of globalization and its discontents. Our approach to communication, media and culture is resolutely comparative. It is rigorously academic as well as practical. Students develop strong analytical, reasoning, written and verbal skills. They become empathetic and ethical listeners as well as efficient and effective persuaders.
The department offers four majors and six minors. The majors are Global Communications, Journalism, Film, and Communication and Public Affairs (to launch in 2020–21). The minors are Anthropology, Fashion Studies, Global Communications, Film, Journalism and Political Communication. The department frequently hosts colloquiums and invited speakers from the world of research, business, politics, and creative industries.


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A minimum of four treatments is required.
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EMSCULPT® is the result of rigorous scientific development. It employs high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM®), which is noninvasively delivered into the targeted tissues to cause muscle contractions. These are similar to regular contractions, but the difference lies in their extent: EMSCULPT® pushes muscles to extremes.
In contrast to voluntary muscle contractions, which you control when you flex and relax your muscles—as with sit-ups or squats—EMSCULPT® stimulates supramaximal contractions, which are involuntary. Patients can expect to experience about 20,000 contractions per 30-minute treatment session. This is far more than would be possible on your own during a 30-minute workout session!
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In response to the growing threat of malware and ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats facing businesses today, Apple, Cisco, Allianz and Aon announced a new holistic cyber risk management solution on February 5, 2018. The new product is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for companies to reduce cyber risk by leveraging the expertise of each of the partners. As cyber incidents often impose significant costs on companies that can be difficult to bear directly, cyber insurance can help provide some protection. In a video promoting the new product, Anthony Belfiore, Chief Security Officer at Aon, described getting cyber insurance as “hav[ing] a parachute” so that a company does not “have to worry about these exposures the way [they] had to worry about them yesterday.” While the partners have not made specific pricing information available for the new cyber insurance offering, under most cyber insurance policies, like other insurance plans, the insured pays an annual or monthly fee to obtain coverage for losses resulting from certain specified incidents, often subject to a deductible.
Companies interested in purchasing the new insurance product must first undergo a cyber resilience evaluation from Aon to determine their “cybersecurity posture.” Aon will also recommend ways for the company to improve their cybersecurity defenses. Companies that employ Cisco’s Ransomware Defense product and/or Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, may then be eligible for an “enhanced cyber insurance offering” underwritten by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty that provides what Apple describes as “market-leading policy coverage terms and conditions,” including lower deductibles, or in certain cases, no deductibles. Companies that purchase this insurance package will also have access to Cisco’s and Aon’s incident response teams in the event that they do suffer a cybersecurity incident.
According to Cisco, 68% of U.S. businesses have not yet purchased any form of cyber insurance. While adoption rates of this new insurance offering remain to be seen, creating a symbiotic relationship that promotes good cybersecurity behavior by providing incentives is beneficial for both insurer and insured, not to mention the security technology providers. And since it is the consumer whose data is ultimately at risk, anything that encourages companies to invest more in cyber defense and take better precautions to prevent cyber incidents can only be seen as a positive step.


Some seniors don’t expect to remarry after a divorce or the death of a spouse. However, life is full of surprises. You could meet someone at any age, even during your retirement years. Many older adults bring various assets and debts into a new relationship. They might also have children from a previous marriage, one […]
In a pandemic, such as COVID-19, it is critical to make arrangements for your advance care and directives quickly. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge Americans, indeed the world, as according to […]


Factors that pushed women out of workforce during pandemic
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The number of women participating in the workforce is at its lowest in 30 years, influenced by child care needs, fears of health risks associated with returning to the office, and shifting attitudes toward work-life balance; with 3.1% fewer women in the workforce than before the pandemic compared to 2.2% fewer men.
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Governor Pritzker signed the CROWN Act into law, codifying protections for Illinoisans discriminated against due to hairstyles historically associated with specific racial groups. The act, which stands for Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair, categorizes traits such as hair texture or protective styling as race-based and therefore protected under bans against racial discrimination. In 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the Jett Hawkins Act, introduced by Senator Mike Simmons, which banned hairstyle discrimination in Illinois schools. The CROWN Act, introduced by Senator Mattie Hunter, expands these protections to other covered situations under the Illinois Human Rights Act, including employment, housing, financial transactions, and public accommodations. Illinois is one of only a handful of states to pass the CROWN Act, a national version of which passed the U.S. House of Representatives but has failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. The bill expands and clarifies the definition of race to include traits commonly associated with a race, including by not limited to these hairstyles and textures. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2023.


On November 6, 2022, a case of neurological disease resulting from infection with West Nile Virus (WNV) was diagnosed in an unvaccinated seven-year-old Warmblood mare. She had recently returned to the UK from competing in Spain. The timeline indicates that the infection was almost certainly contracted in Spain with signs worsening when the horse got back to the UK. The horse was transported straight to a leading equine hospital. Having now been discharged, she is recovering well at home. There is no risk of onward spread within the UK.
West Nile Virus is a notifiable disease because of the threat it poses to human health. However, this case need not prompt alarm. The infection does not spread from horses to other animals or people. Although horses can become very sick, and even die, when they become infected, they have very low levels of virus circulating in their bodies. The levels are insufficient for the infection to be transmitted.
This is not the first time WNV has been detected in a horse in the UK. In October 2013, the condition was diagnosed in a horse arriving in the UK from Europe. The virus is becoming increasingly common across Southern and Eastern Europe. There, it is spread between different species, primarily birds, by blood-feeding mosquitoes.
With rising temperatures, the spread of WNV to Northern European Countries, including the UK, is increasingly possible. Cases in horses have been identified this year in multiple countries, including France and Germany. This case serves as a reminder of the value of vaccinating horses that are traveling to countries where WNV is common, such as Southern and Eastern Europe and The Americas.
Vaccines are available in the UK. The risk is highest in summer and autumn when mosquitoes are more prevalent. It is also a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant for signs of the disease in horses that are traveling. Signs typically include muscle tremors, weakness, stiffness, ataxia (wobbly gait) and potentially recumbency.
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Remediation and Learning Acceleration: How are they Different? The Post COVID-19 Education Era: What remains and what’s changed?
In many ways, as humans, there is a temptation to return to what has always been. This has been especially evident as states and districts have been navigating this global pandemic. Michael Horn describes this phenomenon as “threat rigidity” – which is the idea that “if people frame something as a threat, then they respond far more energetically than when they frame something as an opportunity. So simply saying that the disruption COVID has caused is an opportunity to innovate and reinvent schooling is unlikely to get much traction.” Additionally he adds, “When people are threatened, …they stop being flexible and move to a ‘command and control’ response. They focus everything on countering the threat in order to survive.”
Right now, however, there is a tremendous opportunity to do more than just survive. This could be a time where education has its day in the sun! There is funding, flexibility, and leadership. This means districts really can transform a threat into one-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Let’s take a look.
What is Remediation?
The dictionary definition of remediation is simply “the act or process of remedying.” With remediation, educators typically begin with concepts that may have been missed from the previous year (e.g. a third grader revisiting second grade math). Some argue that this approach simply causes students to fall further behind and exacerbates existing disparities.
Additionally, it is clear that the United States Department of Education (USDE) does not want to rely on remediation for addressing lost instructional time. The word is mentioned only twice in their COVID-19 handbook, and one time is specifically requesting that educators NOT rely on it, stating, “To address lost instructional time, educators are encouraged to think differently about time, grade levels, and collaboration. Key approaches include ensuring educators and grade-level teams have time to learn new instructional strategies for acceleration and to coordinate to ensure that students learn
without relying on remediation or pull-out instructional practices.”
USDE also states that “remediation can narrow educational opportunities for students and might lead them to become disengaged.”
What is Learning Acceleration?
When Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, the term remediation and addressing learning loss was sprinkled through the entire education section. However, as districts have moved to implement strategies to combat learning loss, the term learning acceleration has all but replaced the term and instructional model of remediation.
According to the United States Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook, “Learning acceleration focuses on quickly diagnosing gaps in critical skills and concepts that may impede students from accessing grade-level coursework. Acceleration provides instruction in prior knowledge and teaching prerequisite skills that students need to learn at a pace that allows students to stay engaged in grade-level content and lays a foundation for new academic vocabulary.”
Additionally, the Department adds that, “Educators face three key questions in determining the most appropriate interventions for acceleration:
Where is each student in their mastery of critical skills and concepts, What interventions are most effective, and When will accelerated learning take place?
Regarding the last question, learning acceleration can take place before, during, or after school; on weekends; during school breaks; or over the summer. Schools may incorporate accelerated learning into electives and expanded learning time to provide more time in school to address challenging subjects.”
The key difference is the starting place for content. Instead of going back a year, the educator will start with current grade level content, identify missing concepts, and incorporate those previous concepts into the current curriculum.


Hiring great talent often necessitates re-evaluating the hiring procedure for many businesses. There are several processes involved in recruiting a new team member, from organizing a busy interview schedule to screening applicants. In some circumstances, it’s likely that you’re still using antiquated hiring strategies. When arranging interviews, you might not even be using the proper metrics.
There are a few excellent tools and techniques you can add to your toolbox if you want to enhance the prospect experience and your hiring efforts.
Deploy relevant techniques.
Today’s job candidates anticipate that you will frequently update the software and devices you use. For example, if you continue to keep your interview schedule in an Excel spreadsheet, you’re probably not working well with your hiring supervisors. Nowadays, using interview scheduling software is the simplest option. Setting up invitations in real-time is significantly less complicated with a simple link to your calendar. Your business requires a scheduling tool if you aren’t already using one.
Enhance hiring objectives.
You may oversee more effective team goal setting by using the OKR technique (objectives and key results). Additionally, it may result in a better candidate experience. For instance, if enhancing the interviewing process across your entire firm is one of your important results. As you learn how to best use the general company OKRs to set significant objectives and receive a quick perspective of priorities, you can create a new key result to address the prior potential pitfalls of your hiring team. Particularly Profit OKR software helps speed up the process of finding the ideal applicant.
Reconsider your position description.
The job description is one of the key factors in your hiring procedure. This is a subject matter in which businesses frequently lack knowledge. The first step in ensuring that every applicant has a great experience is to boost your internet exposure. A rote list of talents like task management, customer service, and performance management can be found in many descriptions. However, what does this actually say about your company? Does the job description accurately represent your company’s values and culture to someone who has never heard of you before?
Don’t exaggerate provisions.
Even while everyone enjoys the idea of workplace benefits and work-life balance, it’s crucial to avoid making commitments you won’t be able to maintain. You must bring together your desired outcomes and your current cultural advantages. Give prospective employees a glimpse of your typical workday rather than focusing the entire conversation on the job’s perks. Additionally, the cultural fit must be mutual if permitted by the organization.
Improve the screening abilities.
You can only get one perspective of a candidate through their resume. Are they connected in the right places? Are they prepared by your deadline? What does your hiring staff think about them? You may speed up the screening process for candidates by including some practical KPIs and genuine user feedback.
Maintain contact with candidates.
Anything is preferable to nothing, even a simple rejection email. So, sending a rejection letter is never the wrong option. You must master communication if you hope to attract the top candidates for an open position. Even while persistent outreach might seem difficult, you can always set a task reminder to make email templates for job seekers. It is a crucial component of interview preparation and staff engagement.
Examine the benefits and drawbacks as you go through the hiring process. Look for areas that need improvement. To make significant changes to your people management procedure, follow a step-by-step manual. And always appreciate criticism. Everyone who is involved has a better experience as a result.


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All mandatory reporting requirements, including gender pay gap reporting, are now easily fulfilled for RCSI, thanks to the data being on hand when they need it.
Manual effort involved in gathering and manipulating data has been replaced with intuitive automation and a modern reporting and analytics tool.
Following comprehensive training, RCSI have began using MakoData to it’s full potential knowing the Support team are always available with any data query they may have.
Huge congratulations to Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, who are enjoying continued success on their HR & Payroll Analytics journey with MakoData.
Since becoming part of the MakoData community in 2021, the team at RCSI have realised significant benefits from the MakoData solution and have unlocked new and exciting insights from their people data.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is an international not-for-profit university, headquartered in Dublin. It is among the top 250 universities worldwide in the World University Rankings (2020) and its research is ranked first in Ireland for citations. RCSI has been awarded Athena Swan Bronze accreditation for positive gender practice in higher education. Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784.
RCSI is more than just a third-level institution. They are home to students, educators, clinicians, researchers and policy leaders in a range of healthcare disciplines.
RCSI wanted to really start making the most of how they use their HR data. Having seen the capabilities of the MakoData solution and knowing it also came with extensive industry expertise and the ability to rapidly deliver customised outputs on demand, it was clear that this would be the solution to take their reporting and analytics to new heights.
RCSI implemented the MakoData HR and Payroll Analytics solution, along with a report migration to bring their reports from the end-of-life Oracle Discoverer platform to the modern MakoData solution based on Tableau.
The project began with delivering the standard suite of MakoData HR and Payroll reports and analytics. This included delivering key operational outputs to support critical HR and payroll processes along with visual outputs such as interactive dashboards and analytics.
What was of critical importance for the team at RCSI was the ability to quickly and easily create bespoke outputs to meet the ever-growing demand for HR data outputs. MakoData has provided the team with the ability to do just that, not only delivering significant time savings but also allowing the team to successfully deliver on data demands that previously weren’t possible.
The ability to present data in a more visual and interactive way has also been a huge win, revealing trends and insights in the data that would otherwise be unachievable.
“After seeing our Recruitment data presented in such a visual and meaningful way on our new dashboards, we got very excited about the possibilities. It became clear to us that we now had a solution that would allow us to deliver real and meaningful benefits from our data, and we’re excited to be on that journey.
MakoData has completely transformed the way we see and now interact with the data. It has been a complete game changer for us.”
Alma Brennan, Organisation Change
Following an analysis of the estate of legacy Oracle Discoverer reports, it became clear that many of the reporting needs had been met thanks to the out-of-the-box MakoData solution. The few reports that needed to be migrated were improved to utilise the powerful capabilities of the new solution.
After receiving training, the team at RCSI began to explore their own data, all the while being fully supported by the MakoData team.
The introduction of MakoData has provided RCSI with a number of significant wins. From time savings to new insights and customised outputs, the team has never been so connected with their HR and Payroll data.
The team no longer need to spend time piecing together data in Excel or manually creating calculations to present the data in a way that matches their needs.
Where once the payroll budgeting process would have resulted in hours and hours combining Excel data dumps and manipulating calculations, it is now delivered through a single report that runs in seconds and delivers all the data needed without any manual effort or intervention. Not only does this result in a significant time saving, it also ensures complete accuracy and provides the tools to deep-dive into the resulting budget outputs to better understand what the data is saying and how it can be used to inform better decision making.
Headcount and turnover reporting has never been easier, allowing the team to quickly identify areas of concern and drill down to understand the “why?” and “where?”.
“Before we implemented MakoData we were spending a significant amount of time on manual tasks like merging data in Excel and creating calculations to make sense of the results. This gave us little time or capability to focus on what the data was actually telling us.
MakoData allows us to do that quickly and easily.It has changed how we work on a day-to-day basis. We are now seeing improvements we just didn’t think were possible. ”
Michael Lee, Senior Financial Accountant
Since the successful implementation and project, new regulations have been announced requiring organisations with over 250 employees to publish information on their Gender Pay Gap. RCSI were one of the first to sign up to the MakoData solution to meet all legislative returns. This ensures the team at RCSI can meet their legislative returns for 2022 and beyond.
We look forward to continuing to work with the amazing team at RCSI into the future and supporting them along their HR & Payroll analytics journey.


The summer months in North Carolina experience a lot of rain. Excessive rainfall is typically categorized as a minor irritant, but it can potentially be a huge problem for homeowners.
Water damage can occur on any major surface of your home. But what about the small spaces no one thinks about, like the gutters? When’s the last time your home had an extensive gutter cleaning? Why is this task so crucial for your home?
Water can be extremely hazardous, and clogged gutters can lead to problems at every level of your home.
1. Roofing – Gutters and roofs are made to work together. Generally, water falls from the roof down into the gutters. Improperly functioning gutters can lead to mass amounts of water staying on your roof. Excessive damage can result in mold, mildew, and structural damage. If this issue occurs, you may see damage to not only your shingles, but also the exterior of your home (like your siding) and the interior of your home (such as walls and floors).
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Foundation – Even though your foundation rests under your home, it is still affected by your gutters. Clogged or malfunctioning gutters can cause water to pour over the sides of the gutters and find its way to your foundation. If this happens, you can experience cracks, swelling, or even shifting, which will heavily impact your home.
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Pest and Plant Control – Nature will thrive without human interference. Keep this in mind when you consider cleaning your gutters. When gutters are not cleaned regularly, plants, birds, and other pests can make your gutters their home. Left untreated, your gutters can become heavy, which can lead to cracks and breakage of your gutters themselves.


Our lab has developed a scoring methodology for assessing macroscopic wear on cobalt chrome (CoCr) humeral head retrievals establish a more thorough understanding of the tribological effects of Total Shoulder Replacements (TSRs) within the joint space. Current work involves the continued collection of bearing surface damage for over 100 implants in our database to perform a robust statistical analysis that correlates damage types and clinical/patient data.


Description NURS 6501N Week 2 Quiz with Answers A 76-year-old female was diagnosed with osteoporosis by a radiologic exam. She is at high risk for: A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with RA. Physical examination revealed that inflammation started in the: The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in: In discoid lupus erythematosus, skin lesions may be accompanied by Raynaud phenomenon, which is manifested by: A 42-year-old female presents with raised red lesions with a brownish scale. She was diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus. A clinician recalls this disorder is related to: A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking immunosuppressive drugs. He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chickenpox history? A 70-year-old female with osteoporosis fractures her leg at a location of preexisting abnormality. She reports that the fracture occurred following a minor fall. Which of the following best describes the fracture? A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone: After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections: When trying to distinguish between infectious disease and noninfectious disease, what is the hallmark symptom for most infectious diseases? What common symptom should be assessed in individuals with immunodeficiency? The nurse would be correct in identifying the duration of rubella as: The nurse would expect the occurrence of scabies to occur more commonly among children who: A 4-month-old male is brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions. He is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following would be elevated in this patient? A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is: An 8-year-old female presents with edema of the cutaneous and mucosal tissue layers. Her mother reports that the condition is recurrent and seems to occur more often during stressful situations. The child is diagnosed with hereditary angioedema. Which of the following is deficient in this child? A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is: A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the most likely cause? While planning care, a nurse recalls seasonal allergic rhinitis is expressed through: A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient? A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type _____ hypersensitivity. A 30-year-old male is having difficulty breathing and has been spitting blood. He reports that he began experiencing this reaction after cleaning his pigeons’ cages. Testing reveals he is suffering from allergic alveolitis. Which of the following is he experiencing? Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma? A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse realizes this cancer would be documented as stage: When histamine is released in the body, which of the following responses would the nurse expect? During inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as: A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? A child fell off the swing and scraped the right knee. The injured area becomes painful. What else will the nurse observe upon assessment? Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful. A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following treatments would be most effective? Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include: A 3-year-old is making play cakes in a sandbox and is eating the play cakes. The sand was also being used by cats as a litter box and was contaminated with toxoplasmosis. Which of the following would most likely also be present? A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from: A patient has a tissue growth that was diagnosed as cancer. Which of the following terms best describes this growth? A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart? While planning care for children with cancer, which information should the nurse remember? Most childhood cancers originate from the: Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? A 10-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child’s parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to classify the child? A nurse recalls an example of an immune-complex-mediated disease is: When the maternal immune system becomes sensitized against antigens expressed by the fetus, what type of immune reaction occurs?


Part one Part one
Martin is an eight-year-old boy who recently commenced school in Australia. He arrived with his parents and three brothers from Turkey, having fled Iraq and then Syria.
The family experienced multiple traumatic events prior to arrival in Australia, including bombings and attacks on family members. His mother has significant physical and mental health impacts from being attacked by a militia group while walking home one day and all the family are impacted by this event.
Martin’s Grade 2 teacher reports that he is struggling to make friends and doesn’t join in with other students during activities, always preferring to stay on the outside of groups. He struggles to take turns during games and activities, and has angry outbursts when asked to follow instructions. He is learning English, but at a slower rate than his peers and often mixes English in with his home language. He has difficulty concentrating on tasks and working at the same level as his peers who arrived in Australia around the same time. Martin frequently draws pictures instead of completing his work.
The family reported that Martin’s speech was developing as a toddler, but slowed after a traumatic kidnapping. He was kidnapped for seven days when he was three years old and was released after a ransom was paid. He can speak in his first language but is difficult to understand and speaks in short bursts of words. He has not been to school prior to arrival in Australia as schools would not accept him because of his speech difficulties.
His parents have reported that Martin often gets angry and will not follow instructions at home. If any loud noises happen, he wants the whole family to hide under the table with him. He also experienced nightmares but these are reducing over time in Australia.
Martin’s teachers are concerned about his behaviours, his inability to concentrate on tasks, and that he is learning English at a slower rate than other students. They are aware he has experienced significant trauma but are concerned that after six months of schooling in Australia there have not been any significant improvements.
Part two Part two
After a further 12 months, a referral is made for further assessment of Martin. While he appears happier at school and his English is slowly improving, he is still far behind his peers. His teacher noticed that he was having difficulty interacting with other students and has concerns there may be some underlying issues impeding his development.
Martin was referred to and assessed at the Royal Children’s Hospital by a team including a paediatrician and a psychologist. After undertaking cognitive, speech and medical assessments, he is diagnosed with a moderate intellectual disability and speech delay. They also take into account the impact of significant trauma he experienced in his early years in making these diagnoses. This process takes approximately one year from referral to conclusion.
Martin’s family are distressed by the diagnoses and fear that Martin may experience lifelong challenges and experience significant grief. They are confused about what supports may be available to them and what the best decisions are for his future.
With support, they decide to enrol him at a special education school as recommended by his medical team, who provide support through the transition. Six months later, Martin reports that he likes school and is proud of the work he is doing. While he still experiences some challenges, the school are able to support him in these and his parents report that they feel it is the best environment for him and that he is much happier. They have engaged with services to help support his behaviours at home and, while they are concerned about his future, they now feel that they can access support as needed.


© Stocksak. FILE PHOTO – Paramilitary officers stand guard at the People’s Bank of China headquarters in Beijing, China, September 30, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
SHANGHAI (Stocksak), China’s central bank and foreign currency regulator raised Tuesday the cross-border macro prudential adjust ratio for corporates, financial institutions and corporations. This will make it easier for domestic companies to raise funds from overseas markets.
The People’s Bank of China said in a statement that it raised a parameter for cross-border corporate funding under its macroprudential assessments from 1.25 to 1.
The PBOC stated in a statement that Tuesday’s move would “increase the source of cross-border funding for enterprises and financial institutions, as well as guide them to optimise their asset-liability structures,” according to a statement posted on its website.
This action reverses a previous adjustment made in 2021 to tighten international financing. It comes at a moment when there is renewed depreciation. These downside pressures could be eased by allowing capital to flow more freely.
The yuan has seen a 13% decline against a buoyant dollar thus far. It is expected to experience the largest annual drop since 1994 when China established unified market rates and official rates.


Transforming to Net-zero Emission Economies: Circular Business Models for Systems Innovation
We have less than twelve years’ time to significantly reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change.
This requires the decarbonisation of our economies at least six times faster than we have ever achieved so far.
The circular economy provides great potential for emissions reduction and job creation. Yet the transition to a circular economy requires a rapid and fundamental transformation of economic, social and financial systems. Relying on gradual, incremental changes will not be enough.
Focusing on innovative circular business models, this new part of our climate innovation insight series showcases experiences and learnings from the EIT Climate-KIC community, aiming to inspire further action.


Question
What is the best treatment for arthritis in both knees? I have severe difficulty standing, walking and bending both knees.
Answer
To answer your question, your doctor needs to determine what type of arthritis you have in your knees. If this is due to the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, then treatment options include acetaminophen, NSAIDs, topical therapies, intra-articular injections, and physical therapy. If this is due to an inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis) then treatment options include immunosuppressive agents such as methotrexate or biologics. Ultimately, if there is severe destruction, pain, and disability from either type of arthritis, knee replacement surgery can be an option.


If you're contemplating divorce, you may already know how stressful and emotional the process can be. Finances are one area where it's sometimes possible to mitigate the impact. Alimony is one way to accomplish this. In North Carolina, “dependent spouses” (those financially dependent on a spouse) are entitled to receive alimony from the “supporting spouse.”
Post-Separation Support
Most of the decisions regarding alimony are left up to the judge's discretion. North Carolina law doesn't have any guidance or formula for calculating alimony payments, nor does it have any regulation around how long the support payments will continue. Again, the judge will determine this based on the facts presented by the case.
What Factors Impact the Judge's Decision?
According to state statutes, there is a lengthy list of factors that can influence how the judge awards alimony. If the dependent spouse cheats on the supporting spouse prior to separation, they lose their right to alimony; on the flip side, if a supporting spouse cheats prior to separation, they will be forced to pay alimony. When both parties cheat, the judge can exercise their discretion. Finally, if either spouse has “forgiven” or “condoned” the cheating, there's an exception to the above guidelines.
Is There Any Circumstance Where Alimony is Guaranteed to Stop?
Yes, there is. Whether the judge determines that alimony should last for ten years, two years, or indefinitely, alimony will terminate under certain circumstances. If the dependent spouse remarries or moves in with another romantic partner, alimony ceases. Also, if either the dependent spouse or supporting spouse dies, alimony will end.
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Breast implant removal
plastic surgery is a safe and effective solution for women who have suffered breast implant damage or those whose personal preferences undergo a change over time.
Breast implant removal or replacement may be a part of this procedure. However, similar to other surgical procedures, implant removal has certain associated risks as well.
Breast implant removal surgery is often a more complex procedure compared to the original breast enlargement, especially when it is performed in combination with a breast lift. Board certified
female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak provides breast implant removal to patients in Houston, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Possible Surgical Complications
During the pre-op consultation, the breast surgeon will discuss the potential risks and complications of the procedure with the patient. The patient, on their part, should follow the surgeon’s pre and post-operative guidelines in a dedicated manner to minimize the risks. Breast implant removal surgery presents the following associated risks:
Poor response to anesthesia Bacterial infection undesirable cosmetic results Unwanted cosmetic results Undesirable scarring Bleeding
Specific Risks related to Breast Implant Removal
By itself, breast implant removal is largely a straightforward surgical procedure. However, it may sometimes have to be performed in combination with a breast lift for optimal outcomes. In rare cases, a patient may experience the following complications during or after a breast implant removal procedure:
Loss of sensation or changes in sensation in the nipple area Scarring Bleeding
The breasts will likely not look the same as they did before breast augmentation
cosmetic surgery. There may some breast sagginess or deformity, particularly if the patient had larger implants. A breast lift surgery, along with a breast implant removal procedure, can produce more complete outcomes in such cases.
After the implant removal procedure, some patients may feel that their natural breasts appear smaller than what they remember. This may occur due to hormonal fluctuations or weight loss that occurred when the patient originally received breast implants. It is vital for patients to have reasonable expectations from implant removal surgery for desirable outcomes.
Risks related to Breast Implant Replacement
Breast implant replacement surgery also involves the same risks as the original augmentation procedure. While rare, the following complications may develop with a breast implant replacement procedure:
Moving of the implant from its place Implant rupture Implant rippling Capsular contracture Altered breast sensation
A woman seeking larger breast implants for her revision procedure is likely to undergo more discomfort as the body will take time to acclimatize to the new implants. Moreover, the surgery to insert larger implants will be more invasive and complex.
The surgeon will have to develop new breast pockets to accommodate the larger implants. They may also change the position of the implants. This may lead to a slight increase in the risks related to the surgery.
Any breast revision surgery has some degree of associated risks. For this reason, a patient should only consider this procedure if she suffers from a complication or wishes to change her breast size.
Female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak receives patients from Houston, Texas, and nearby areas for breast implant removal. For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board-certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston, Texas.


Blog Vancouver-based Malkin Cleaners Highlights 3 Safety Considerations For Wet Basement Repair Work
Wet basement repair is a process best left to the professionals for numerous reasons. There’s the potential cost to the homeowner of structural issues during the repair. There’s also the time to complete wet basement repair work without professional equipment to consider. Yet many Vancouver homeowners still take on wet basement repair work alone. In this article, the team at Malkin Cleaners take a look at three safety considerations to make during wet basement repair work, each of which showcases the value in getting professional assistance.
1. Standing Water can Carry an Electrical Current
With most families now using full entertainment systems in their basement areas, it’s important for property owners to consider the electrical issues that water in the basement space can cause. A leak within the basement area can impact electrical circuits across the home and connect with wiring for televisions and stereo systems, potentially leading to a live current traveling across the water in the basement space. This means that if there is any standing water on basement flooring, homeowners should not try to unplug electrical systems or walk across the area without first contacting a Vancouver wet basement repair expert.
2. Flooding Can Cause Home Structural Damage
Wet basement repair professionals have a clear understanding of the impact of flooding on the structure of a home. They know that flood water can weaken the foundation areas of the property, potentially causing the home structure to become unstable over time. Flooding can also impact interior walls, potentially making them weaker as a result. This means that property owners who discover water stains on their basement walls after a flooding event should examine their basement space carefully for signs of structural damage. Any slight movement in the floor or walls requires the assistance of a specialist immediately.
3. Mold can grow quickly after water damage
Mold is a potential danger when home flooding occurs. This means that homeowners must be proactive in responding to any standing water issues within their home property. Even a small amount of mold in the home can have a significant danger. The mold spores can spread throughout the home, potentially impacting those with breathing conditions such as asthma. The leading wet basement repair professionals can visit Vancouver homes and detect mold using the latest equipment. They can also dry home equipment and furniture to minimize the potential on-going threat of mold spores.
By turning to wet basement repair experts, property owners across the region can enhance the safety of their families during flooding events. To discover more on home flood safety challenges, speak with the team at Malkin Cleaners directly at (604) 970-9052 or visit their business website at www.malkincleaners.com.


We Need a Taxonomy of State-Level Opioid Policies
Published in: JAMA Health Forum (February 5, 2020)
Posted on RAND.org on February 07, 2020
The opioid crisis is an unprecedented national emergency. Societal costs from misuse of, addiction to, and overdose from prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids over the last 2 decades account for hundreds of thousands of deaths and billions of dollars in economic burden. States have responded with wide-ranging policies that vary substantially in their key components and the opioid-crisis aspects targeted. Even nominally identical policies, such as prescription drug monitoring programs, differ in design details across states and over time. These details matter for explaining differential results on key outcomes. Consequently, it is critical to identify the most effective policy components and how best to implement them.


ABSTRACT
Constructing Colonial People provides a new and comprehensive interpretation of how the United States attempted to transform Puerto Rico from a neglected backwater of the Spanish empire into one of its key props in establishing hegemony in the western hemisphere. The book looks at the formative three-and-one-half decades of U.S. colonial rule, when the colony's key institutions, economic structures, and legal doctrines were transformed. Policy papers, speeches, newspaper articles, and memoirs from the period inform the study with particular detail and insight. Cabán further examines the dynamics of U.S. expansionism during the Progressive Era and examines the normative and ideological constructions that were used to rationalize a campaign of territorial acquisition and colonial administration. He also demonstrates how the military and subsequent civilian regimes directed a process of institutional transformation, state building, and capitalist development.


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Beginning April 1, 2012, covered service providers are required to make certain disclosures to fiduciaries of covered plans. Only retirement plans subject to ERISA are covered by the disclosure requirements. These include defined benefit, profit sharing, 401(k) and some 403(b) plans, but not IRAs, Simple IRAs, SEPs, or 403(b)s that are not covered by ERISA.
*AARP 401(k) Participants' Awareness and Understanding of Fees, February 2011


by T.G. Bravo, M.E. Brummell, L. Rochefort, M. Strack
Published online: 14.05.2020
Summary
Planting forest on cutover peatlands may be regarded as a viable restoration technique in western Canada, where natural bogs are treed with a high density of Black Spruce, Picea mariana. Fertilizer is needed to promote P. mariana establishment on cutover peatlands; however, it also encourages spontaneous colonisation by non-peatland species such as Paper Birch, Betula papyrifera. This study aimed to assess the most appropriate fertilizer dose for P. mariana establishment and growth against the trade-off of birch invasion; consequently, we monitored the effect of B. papyrifera on P. mariana growth. Four levels of fertilizer dose were applied below-ground, but flooding of the site following planting allowed fertilizer to reach the surface and favoured the colonisation of B. papyrifera. Seven years after planting, fertilizer promoted P. mariana survival and the highest fertilizer dose improved both P. mariana and B. papyrifera growth, while the lowest fertilizer dose promoted spruce growth, to a lesser degree, without promoting birch growth as much as higher doses of fertilizer. Birch removal had a significant positive effect on the growth of P. mariana, possibly by allowing greater light penetration and higher near-surface soil moisture. Avoiding B. papyrifera colonisation on site is more effective than cutting due to the ability of birch to regenerate rapidly from stumps. In practice, if planting coniferous trees is the chosen restoration option, the risk of birch colonisation can be minimised by leaving a thicker remnant peat deposit, burying fertilizer near the planted seedlings, and planning planting to avoid flooding during the growing season post-planting whenever possible.
Bravo, T.G., Brummell, M.E., Rochefort, L., Strack M. (2020) Effects of invasion by birch on the growth of planted spruce at a post-extraction peatland. Mires and Peat, 26, 14, 9pp. (Online: http://www.mires-and-peat.net/pages/volumes/map26/map2614.php); doi:
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Since the Tornado Cash affair, Circle’s USDC stablecoin’s market valuation has fallen precipitously. The market capitalization of USD Coin (USDC), which fell from $53.3 billion to just under $43.9 billion during the previous month, has decreased by almost 20%.
Almost $5 billion in USDC was withheld on a single day (26 September), resulting in a loss of nearly 9.2% of its total capitalization.
The USDC would have experienced its sharpest shrinkage ever with this. The market capitalization of the stablecoin reached its pinnacle in July at $55.8 billion.
Although USDC started to lose popularity in July, the move to freeze over 75,000 USDC of cash related to 44 Tornado Cash addresses was a turning point that led to anger and a wave of withdrawals.
A lot has happened lately
Even MakerDAO, which had a significant portion of its reserves backed in USDC, viewed Circle’s actions as a breach of privacy rights. The project began to discuss ending its reliance on USDC, stating that given the extraordinary degree of centralization that USDC has by nature, it could at any time meet the same fate as the wallets connected to Tornado Cash.
Even though it appeared as though MakerDAO was turning against USDC, they announced on 25 October that a fresh plan to deposit USDC on Coinbase’s institutional custody platform has been approved. They will escrow up to $1.6 billion of their USDC holdings on Coinbase Prime to earn 1.5% in incentives.
On 6 September, Coinbase Institutional submitted the proposal, and on 24 October afternoon, 75% of the votes were cast in favor of it. The USDC represents one-third of the treasury that serves as the foundation for the Peg Stability Module, which enables users to deposit security in exchange for DAI, Maker’s stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Therefore, even if USDC’s capitalization keeps declining, significant projects are still placing bets on its potential for future recovery.
The continuous competition between Binance and other stablecoin market leaders is an additional difficulty for USDC. The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world hopes to dethrone USDC and overtake USDT as the second most valuable stablecoin in the market.
BUSD’s market cap as of right now is $21.62 billion. Unlike USDC, Binance’s native stablecoin has consistently increased by more than 22% since 12 August, rising from $17.64 billion to over $21.62 billion.
Circle as a commercial bank?
The USDC and EUROC issuing Circle seeks to transition to full-reserve commercial banking. To grow its blockchain-based payments network, it is establishing strategic alliances.
However, it operates in a cryptocurrency sector that lacks regulatory clarity, leaving it in a difficult position. Furthermore, the path is not made any simpler by the Fed’s probe into stablecoins and research of CBDCs.
Additionally, Circle revealed that it would soon make USDC accessible on five other blockchains.
Nikhil Chandhok, the company’s chief product officer, informed a live audience at Circle’s Converge22 conference today (26 October) that USDC will be interoperable with Arbitrum, Cosmos, NEAR, Optimism, and Polkadot by the beginning of next year.
Other challenges in front of USDC
It is important to note that WazirX and Binance delisted USDC last month. The announcement caused Circle’s coin to lose 6% of its value.
Even though the project’s future is not now looking so bright, it will probably be able to hold onto its spot among the top five cryptocurrencies.
However, they need to win back the confidence of some significant crypto projects and exchanges, and the compliance card may draw additional players into its side.


Objective: We assessed the relationship between the size of the 39 Journal Citation Reports (JCR) medical categories and impact factor (IF) of journals in these categories, and the implications that it might have for emergency medicine (EM) journals. Materials and methods: Using the 2010 JCR database, we calculated the mean IF, 5-year IF (5y-IF), Eigenfactor (EF), and Article Influence (AI) scores including all journals for each category. We also calculated a 'weighted IF' for all journals by dividing each journal IF by the mean IF of its category. We ranked EM journals according to IF and 'weighted IF' into all the journals included in the 39 categories. We assessed the relationship between category size and bibliometric scores by linear regression. Results: Category size varied from 252 journals (Pharmacology and Pharmacy) to 14 (Primary Healthcare), EM category occupying the 36th position (23 journals). The mean IF of EM category ranked in 34th position, 5-yIF in 32nd, EF in 34th, and AI in 34th position. Category size had a direct and significant association with mean IF, 5y-IF, and AI but not with mean EF. When the EM journals were ranked among all the journals according to their IF, only two (9%) were placed into the first quartile and raised up to eight (35%) when 'weighted IF' was considered. Conclusion: There is a negative relationship between JCR size category and IF achieved by the journals. This places EM journals at a clear disadvantage because they represent one of the smallest clinical medical research disciplines.


Abstract
Cambodia has recently demonstrated one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. While scholars have long explored the drivers of tropical forest loss, the case of Cambodia offers particular insights into the role of the state where transnational governance and regional integration are increasingly the norm. Given the significant role logging rents play in Cambodia's post-conflict state formation, this article explores the contemporary regime and its ongoing codependent relationship with forested land. Insights are distilled from comparative analysis of illicit logging in two ethnographic case studies. Both involve foreign investments by state-owned companies - a Chinese-backed hydropower dam and Vietnamese-owned rubber concessions - and both are nestled in prominent conservation landscapes that are managed with international donor support. Together, the cases reveal how Cambodia's current timber extraction regime works through the use and abuse of legal mechanisms associated with forest conservation and foreign investment projects, and the mobilization of elite alliances that log both for private gain and in service of the ruling party's interests. By implication, the government's remarkable facilitation of transnational projects for conservation and development must be reappraised and ultimately seen as constitutive of a predatory and extractive regime that continues to rely heavily upon illicit logging revenues.


Over the last year, the existential risk posed by cyberattacks and data security vulnerabilities has become one of the top concerns for boards of directors, management, government agencies, and the public.
This memo surveys some of the key cybersecurity and data privacy developments of 2017, including the major data breaches and cyberattacks, regulatory and legislative actions, and notable settlements and court decisions, with an eye towards what may be in store in 2018.


Autism Evaluation and Testing
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain’s development. It impacts language, social interaction, communication, and play.
Parents often report seeing symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder starting at 18 months old, and often peaking at 4-5 years old. Autism Spectrum Disorder ranges from mild conditions, including a diagnosis previously called Asperger’s Syndrome, to more severe forms, including children being nonverbal and engaging in aggressive behaviors.
Our practice specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. We use the ADI-R, or the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. This evaluation is appropriate for children and adults with mental ages of 18 months and above. For children, the parents are interviewed. It is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of every symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The ADI-R interview lasts 90 – 120 minutes. After the interview, you will receive a thoroughly written report. We then schedule a follow-up appointment to review the results, and connect you with services that are appropriate for you and/or your child.
The fee for an Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation, including the ADI-R interview, written report, and follow-up appointment, is $450. We have some sliding scale slots available for those who qualify.
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The way we identify “collaboration” has evolved significantly in recent years.
In the past, teamwork was built on in-person meetings and conversations. Today, we’re discovering people don’t necessarily need to be in the same space to work effectively together.
Today, collaboration is enabled by software, video conferencing tools, and cloud-based systems. The global team collaboration software market is set to grow from a value of $15.25 billion in 2020, to $40.79 billion in 2028. As the world of work continues to evolve, and hybrid workplaces grow increasingly common, the demand for exceptional tools for collaboration will only grow.
The Trends Shaping Team Collaboration in 2022
In 2022, the focus for business leaders is on using team collaboration technology to not only align teams but enable them to accomplish their best work. Team collaboration tools aren’t just convenient apps for the modern team – they’re the central hub where endless crucial work takes place.
In an environment where physical workspaces are growing increasingly less common, team collaboration apps are emerging as the new heart of the digital workforce. Some of the most significant trends shaping team collaboration in 2022 include:
Intercompany collaboration:Increasingly, companies are discovering that unifying the workforce in the hybrid world doesn’t just mean bringing internal staff members together. Organisations need access to team collaboration tools which allow them to interact securely and safely with contractors, clients, and external entities too. The collaborative work hub:As the environment for everything from knowledge sharing to communication, collaboration tools are cementing their place as the new “work hub” for employees. Staff are increasingly looking for environments where they can build a single-pane- of-glass environment with integrated workflows and tools. For instance, Microsoft Teams is rapidly emerging as an environment for UCaaS, productivity, and CCaaS. Artificial intelligence:AI in the collaboration landscape is having a huge impact on the way we work. AI tools are assisting employers in looking after their teams’ wellbeing and can provide insights into how to improve staff engagement. AI automation tools can also help with minimising repetitive tasks in the workforce, and enhancing the quality of meetings, so teams can get more done in a digital environment. Team Collaboration Tomorrow: Looking Ahead
Strong collaboration has always been a critical part of running a successful team. Over the last couple of years, the challenges imposed by the pandemic have forced companies to rapidly find ways of connecting and sychronising their employees without reliance on physical spaces.
Going forward, Team Collaboration tools will continue to gain attention as the ultimate environment for team work in a distributed workforce. We may even see these tools integrating more heavily with new disruptive solutions for collaboration, like virtual reality headsets, MR, and AR, or even IoT connected devices and AI assistants.


Take a trip across the pond - no passport needed
Explore the hidden world of ponds with Friends of Rogers at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Rogers Center in Sherburne.
A pond is an ecosystem with dynamic communities that fall into three categories: producers, consumers, and decomposers. People often notice the community of consumers – especially vertebrates, or animals with backbones – but the other communities can be overlooked.
“Visitors often notice larger pond wildlife, such as painted turtles and trout, yet they often miss the smaller creatures essential to this fascinating habitat,” said Simon Solomon, Friends of Rogers executive director. “Our pond ecology program brings participants face-to-face with the lesser-known organisms that inhabit the bodies of water at Rogers Center.”
“There’s a whole new world to discover when you explore ponds in a more focused manner,” said Sarah Freedman, Friends of Rogers environmental educator. “It’s neat to imagine what living in a pond might be like from the perspective of smaller organisms.”
Family Fun Programs are held at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month and last approximately one hour. While there is no charge, Friends of Rogers encourages contributions to support future operations. Recent events have included Grow Friends, Kitchen Science and Lazy Planters. Family Fun Programs are an opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration of the natural environment.
Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 607-674-4733 or visit www.FriendsofRogers.org.


Ideal Results Require Ideal BehaviorsReading time: < 1 minutes
Results are the aim of every organization, but there are various methods by which they are attained. Ideal results are those that are sustainable over the long-term. Simply learning or buying new tools or systems does not achieve ideal results. Great leaders understand the cause-and-effect relationship between results and behavior. To achieve ideal results, leaders must do the hard work of creating an environment where ideal behaviors are evident in every associate.


When compared to shared hosting, which does not give you access to dedicated server space, VPS is a more solid and secure option. In contrast, renting a single server is more expensive and of a larger scale.
Website owners that choose VPS hosting typically do so because their sites receive medium-level traffic that surpasses the boundaries of shared hosting packages without requiring a dedicated server’s capabilities.
There are typically multiple hosting plans available with virtual private server solutions.
How Does VPS Hosting Operate?
The files and databases required for your website are kept on a server by your web host.
Every time a website visitor requests access, their browser sends a request to your server, sending the required files across the internet.
With VPS hosting, you get a virtual server that mimics a physical server, but numerous users share the computer.
Your hosting company adds a virtual layer on top of the server’s operating system (OS) using virtualization technologies.
This layer separates the server and enables independent OS and software installations for every user.
A virtual private server (VPS) is, therefore, both virtual and private because you have total control over it. On an operating system level, it is distinct from other server users. In actuality, VPS technology is akin to setting up partitions on your personal computer when you wish to run more than one OS (for example, Windows and Linux) without having to reboot.
Using a VPS, you can set up your website in a safe environment with guaranteed resources (memory, disc space, CPU cores, etc.) that you do not need to share with other users. Similar root-level access is available with VPS hosting as it is with dedicated hosting but at a considerably lower price.
What advantages do Virtual Private Cloud Works offer?
Enterprises can take advantage of private clouds by using a private cloud model.
For instance, businesses can get more precise network control access. Organizations can scale up or down by utilizing public cloud resources. A VPC enables users to consume resources from the public cloud server while maintaining an area’s isolation for private workloads.
Every feature you’d anticipate from a public cloud is available in VPCs, including:
Speed and agility
Users of a VPC have complete control over the size of the network and can automatically scale resources up or down as needed. These resources provide real-time dynamic growth capabilities.
Safety
Although the VPC is a component of the public cloud, it is logically isolated to prevent a user’s data and space from interacting with the other clients of a cloud provider. Users have complete control over who can access resources and workloads and how they are used.
Small to medium-sized organizations lack the resources that public cloud providers with VPCs do to update and manage their cloud infrastructures. These include the usage of firewalls, such as the firewall features on AW that suit particular security requirements.
Logical isolation increases security in the VPC environment, but only when public cloud security is installed on purpose. Both the cloud service provider and the user share responsibility for cloud security, and customers are required to take precautions to protect their data and cloud-based apps.


MICROCITY Neuchâtel, Land of Diagnostic Share this article A Human lean Diagnostic programme in the canton of precision watchmaking
The historical heritage of high precision and core competencies in micro and nanotechnologies (micromechanics, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing) as well as its unique expertise in miniaturization, ultra-low energy consumption, reliability and complexity mean that the canton of Neuchâtel can connect all the competencies necessary to build a “Land of Diagnostic”. This is what MICROCITY aims to achieve by launching its “Human lean Diagnostic programme” with important players such as Admed.
MICROCITY, innovation at its core
Present in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds, MICROCITY is the heir to the Neode Technology Park, a former incubator for start-ups. The company has evolved into a structure designed to support all types of entities: start-ups, SMEs or large groups. MICROCITY also allows companies to collaborate with the local research and technology transfer ecosystem: EPFL, CSEM, He-Arc or University. The establishment of MICROCITY in 2019, surrounded by a range of quality training institutes, allows for the creation of synergies between research and the industrial economic tissue of the Jura Arc and to develop one of the remarkable assets of our canton, namely its capacity to invent new solutions and to transform ideas into products. MICROCITY plays the role of catalysator of the microtechnology sector, a grouping of vital forces that generates jobs, start-ups, SMI and solutions programs.
Over the past few decades, and particularly in recent years, the canton of Neuchâtel has made a name for itself as the cradle of innovation thanks to a clear strategy and a significant commitment. After inaugurating its third business site in 2019, the next step for Microcity and the canton is to launch this new building project, temporarily called Building JD7. It will offer even more space for research and development with the ambition of being a showcase for the innovation ecosystem and a stimulating place for meetings and exchanges. This will enable the canton of Neuchâtel to fulfill its mission even better within the Switzerland Innovation cluster, of which it is an integral part.
Generating new opportunities in diagnostics
In partnership with admed, Microcity aims to create a center of competence in diagnostics, under the title “Human Lean Diagnostic Programme”, bringing together all the proven technological competencies of the canton of Neuchâtel and collaborating closely with the actors of the Swiss Health Valley. This programme will create a unique connection between know-how, expertise in technical fields, and life sciences, leading to a high level of innovation. This ambitious collaboration model will create competitive and accurate diagnostics, based on the technological know-how present in the Canton following the trend of personalized medicine and will offer an ideal environment for companies that want to create innovations in the field of personalized health and shape the future of medicine. We believe that this type of project is essential for Switzerland to maintain a leadership role in the field of personalized medicine.
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Headlines describing massive data breaches at multinational corporations are commonplace these days. However, virtually all employers are vulnerable to similar attacks. Stolen employee information, customer data, or industry secrets can lead to identity theft, compromised financial information, or even cyberterrorism. While the tech industry and research universities have key roles to play in adapting to this threat, community colleges also have a pivotal role to play in “Information Assurance.” The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have established the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) program to recognize colleges that are at the forefront in education and research on information assurance. This designation, first created in 1998, recognizes colleges that have integrated core cybersecurity/information assurance concepts into their programs. In 2010, a category was added for two-year colleges (CAE2Y).


File(s) under permanent embargo Low-frequency brain stimulation to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex increases the negative impact of social exclusion among those high in personal distress
journal contributionposted on 01.01.2017, 00:00 authored by B M Fitzgibbon, Melissa KirkovskiMelissa Kirkovski, N W Bailey, R H Thomson, N Eisenberger, Peter EnticottPeter Enticott, P B Fitzgerald
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is thought to play a key role in the cognitive control of emotion and has therefore, unsurprisingly, been implicated in the regulation of physical pain perception. This brain region may also influence the experience of social pain, which has been shown to activate similar neural networks as seen in response to physical pain. Here, we applied sham or active low-frequency (1 Hz) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the left DLPFC, previously shown to exert bilateral effects in pain perception, in healthy participants. Following stimulation, participants played the “Cyberball Task”; an online ball-tossing game in which the subject participant is included or excluded. Compared to sham, rTMS did not modulate behavioural response to social exclusion. However, within the active rTMS group only, greater trait personal distress was related to enhanced negative outcomes to social exclusion. These results add further support to the notion that the effect of brain stimulation is not homogenous across individuals, and indicates the need to consider baseline individual differences when assessing response to brain stimulation. This seems particularly relevant in social neuroscience investigations, where trait factors may have a meaningful effect.


Researchers at the University of Texas have performed genome-wide CRISPR screens to uncover vulnerabilities critical for discovering anticancer drugs.
The new study, published in
Science Advances, provides a comprehensive and comparative dataset for genetic interactions between the whole-genome protein-coding genes and a panel of tumour suppressor genes.
Cancer is at least partially a genetic disease, since multiple genetic alterations occur during tumour formation. Among them, oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes are the most prevalent and critical ones, playing essential roles in tumour formation. Exploiting cancer vulnerabilities is critical for the discovery of anticancer drugs. However, tumour suppressors cannot be directly targeted because of their loss of function.
Targeting Tumour Suppressors Genes
For many known driver oncogenes, highly potent and specific inhibitors have been developed. This strategy has been proven to be clinically successful, although cancers may eventually acquire resistance to these drugs.
Tumour suppressor genes participate in many cancer-related processes, including cell-cell adhesion and hypoxia response. However, unlike targetable oncogenes, tumour suppressors are not directly druggable because of their functional loss. These may arise from deletion, loss-of-function mutations, epigenetic silence, and posttranslational regulations.
The team, led by Dr Feng, hypothesised that some tumour suppressors could be targeted to suppress proliferation of cells with deficiency in other tumour suppressors.
To uncover specific vulnerabilities for cells with deficiency in any given tumour suppressor, the researchers performed genome-scale CRISPR loss-of-function screens. The study used a panel of isogenic knockout (KO) cells generated for 12 common tumour suppressors.
Synthetic lethality
Dr Feng and team first focused on the shared synthetic lethality genes. “The concept of synthetic lethality provides an ideal strategy to target cancers with deficiency in certain tumour suppressors”, the team proposed. Synthetic lethality describes a situation in which mutations in two genes together result in cell death, but a mutation in either gene alone does not.
They discovered that cells with loss of certain tumour suppressor genes were prone to be sicker than wild type genes when cells gained mutations. This resulted in DNA repair deficiency or dysregulated nucleotide metabolism.
Nucleotide metabolism is critical for DNA/RNA synthesis, DNA replication, and efficient DNA repair. This supports uncontrolled tumour cell growth, therefore agents targeting nucleotide metabolism are widely used for cancer chemotherapeutics.
Mining this dataset uncovered essential paralog gene pairs, which could be a common mechanism for interpreting synthetic lethality.
The study found that depletion of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), a rate-limiting enzyme, is synthetic lethal with VHL KO and BAP1 KO.
Inhibitors of DHODH, such as leflunomide and its active metabolite teriflunomide, have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis treatment. Similarly, a new DHODH inhibitor was recently granted orphan drug designation by the FDA and is in a phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia.
The study uncovered that a tumour suppressor gene could be a potential anticancer target for cancers bearing another tumour suppressor gene deficiency, such as the synthetic lethality relationship of TSC2 with STK11, KDM5C with BAP1, and SMARCA4 or ARID1A with PTEN.
The authors note, “This dataset provides valuable information that can be further exploited for targeted cancer therapy”.
Written by Poppy Jayne Morgan
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We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love things, we become a thing. If we love nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not a literal mimicking of the Christ, rather it means becoming the image of the beloved, an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels of G*d’s compassionate love for others. Clare of Assisi In my work as a chaplain and spiritual companion, I often gather myself in a small prayer as I prepare to visit with someone. At these times, my prayer is typically the same, I pray for the eyes with which to see who is before me, the ears with which to listen to who is speaking to me, and the openness of heart to offer my full and loving presence to her/him in our moment together. In a way, my prayer is often a heartfelt request for ‘right presence’ in be-ing with another. Clare of Assisi lived this way and engaged with St. Francis, the women who joined her, and the world of her day in this way. Following her heart’s prayer, she founded the first order of women who lived by their own rule – the Franciscan rule. And, in that way Clare quietly, steadfastly and strongly followed Love and through Love breathed witness and presence into the Franciscan ideal, infusing it with a life and vitality that is integral to its animus, even today. Her purpose and her prayer united her in her life story – her life became a gospel narrative. In chaplaincy, we speak of human beings as books we are to read– as our curriculum; each person we encounter holds a piece – their unique piece – of a larger spiritual landscape. There is a reverence in this – a sacred quality to meeting others in this way- that generates holiness as moments become sacraments, and our encounters become sacramental. So, the purpose of my prayer is to open my heart and soul to the work of the Spirit and allow Spirit to lead me from my knees or my contemplative pillow, into the world where I attend to others. My prayer becomes my life as I recognize more deeply what I truly need from prayer en lieu of bringing what I truly want to prayer. In essence, I surrender my ego and open myself to a vast landscape of authentic belonging. As I begin each day, I light a candle offering my gratitude and the gifts of the day to the Spirit of Infinity, Immanence, and Intimacy – the love that creates, liberates and makes whole. It is my heart’s deepest desire that these are made real through the communion and mutuality offered and received in my experience with others. May the fullness of life in me here and now draw me forward to live anew and offer this divine presence each day ~ May it be so!


Top 4 Racial Equity Actions Since George Floyd
We have observed the following actions from public and private organizations starting Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives since June 2020:
Hired a Chief Equity/Diversity officer Created racially diverse affinity groups, task forces and committees Conducted antiracist/bias training, book readings and movie viewings for racial awareness education Issued public statements/resolutions, celebrated holidays and months for various racial/gender groups
However, we have also observed in what areas organizations have been significantly challenged as well: Retention of Chief Equity/Diversity officers due to lack of budget and resources, and senior level leadership support for transformational change of policies and practices Committee/taskforce conflicts, burnout, stagnation and frustration due to lack of structure, not having a shared language and purpose, and next steps strategies Inability to evaluate formal policies and informal practices for “operationalizing” Racial, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Pushback and pressure from internal and external stakeholders for attempting to teach and/or train on concepts of critical race theory and antiracism
Discover how our evidenced-based Racial Equity Mindset framework is equipping organizations to circumvent these challenges and advance Racial Equity with a data and metric driven approach, that minimizes defensiveness and facilitates buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
Contact us now to discuss where your organization is currently in the DEI process, and receive a proposal based on your goals and budget info@racialequitygroup.com or call toll free 888.369.1399


Aksia's research teams assess various non-financial factors, including ESG, which have the potential to impact the risk and return profile of each investment opportunity considered. Generally, when evaluating the impact of ESG factors and trends, our teams may review various scenarios, which may include the implications of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
In addition, Aksia seeks to identify and evaluate positive and negative ESG considerations as part of our investment and operational due diligence processes. Such considerations, both positive and negative, encompass potential material impact on the environment, including climate change.
Aksia factors in climate change in our due diligence reports. For example, we have previously highlighted funds/strategies that have substantial exposure to industries and sectors which are significant emitters of carbon dioxide and pollutants known to impact climate change.
Aksia has also worked with advisory clients to assist with sourcing and conducting due diligence on various climate change-related investment opportunities, including resource efficiency, sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.


Whenever we talk about home-improvement, we almost always focus on modifications that add value. This makes perfect sense, especially when you consider that the primary aim of home-improvement is often to optimise resale value prior to a sale. While there are plenty of modifications that offer an impressive ROI and add value to your home, there are also others that can enhance the visual appeal and overall aesthetic of the property.
House above photo by Naf Arthitect & Design
In the quest to sell house fast, it is crucial that you create a visually appealing interior that engages potential buyers. Here are some practical steps that you can take to achieve this: –
Pay attention to the Power of Curb Appeal
When you first look to improve the visual appeal of your property, it is important to start with the front exterior. This will enhance the curb appeal of your home, creating an engaging and inviting space that welcomes buyers beyond the threshold. Simply by removing all debris, planting some seasonal flowers and repainting your external door, you can drastically improve the exterior aesthetic and instantly win the hearts of buyers before they enter your home.
Take care of all Minor Repairs
This may sound obvious, but it is often the small and seemingly insignificant details that sink potential property deals. This is especially true in an increasingly competitive marketplace, where buyers are forced to choose between multiple properties and make decisions based on relatively minor factors. With this in mind, be sure to replace all lightbulbs, fix any broken or faulty appliances and ensure that all taps are fully functional. The same principle applies to aesthetic flaws or cracks, as filling these optimises the visual appeal of your interior.
Make the most of your Interior space
New-build homes are becoming increasingly compact and restricted in terms of space, meaning that it is crucial that you make the most of your floor and wall space when showcasing your property. This not only has practical value, but it also helps you to create the illusion of space and ensure that all interior rooms retain an open and luxurious feel. This can be achieved by adopting a minimalist design approach and clearing your home of all clutter, which will leave the optimal amount of space and make it easy for potential buyers to imagine themselves living in your home.


This paper explores conceptually and empirically the complex and multi-layered networks of interaction where personal data is shared across different platforms. This is explored through the vocabulary and tensions established by ‘seamful’ and ‘seamless’ design approaches and their limitations in allowing people to track the flow of personal data across complex assemblages of digital services . These ideas are explored using a participatory method to support the design of Inclusive Digital Services where a prototype of seamless service related to data reuse and sharing is co-designed to address friction, effort, risk and cost (FERC) inherent to third sector services. The conclusion suggests that we need to foster a new attitude towards the development of trust in human-computer interaction, this can be achieved by promoting the turn to privacy by design and addressing the gap between ‘seamless ’and ‘seamful’ design through participatory methods.


Gaining Buy-In for Decisions Making a quality decision doesn’t matter if those asked to execute that decision fail to do so. In actuality, gaining buy-in for a decision may be more important than the decision itself. If a team resists and fails to execute a decision, it really doesn’t matter how smart the decision is. Getting others to fully subscribe to a decision is a task good leaders face almost every day.
The recipe for buy-in doesn’t change from organization to organization, or from team to team.
Five timeless ingredients give leaders an edge in creating subscription for any decision they are contemplating. First, if a leader wants others to accept a decision, they must offer a chance for team members to opine before the decision is fully baked. Hearing what everyone has to say and gathering viewpoints from everyone affected by the decision is THE essential first step. When team members are not asked for their opinion, their primary instinct is to resist — even when they agree with the choice. Second, leaders must be highly transparent about the problem or opportunity addressed by the decision. Understanding the “Why” behind a decision is table stakes for those we want to play the game and execute the decision. This also allows team members to explain to others why they are in support of the decision. Third, leaders who gain buy-in explain how the decision has evolved. By highlighting the data, information, and viewpoints that have shaped the decision, team members come to appreciate the logic behind whatever choice is being proposed. Explaining how a decision has evolved also displays the team wisdom harnessed by the process. Fourth, leaders who expect others to execute on the decision have to lead by example. In the case of buy-in, this means having skin in the game. The decision must affect the leader as much as anyone else. When team members believe leaders are immune to the impact of a decision, resistance carries a flag. Lastly, leaders must anticipate every question and objection that might arise regarding the decision and be prepared to address them. While no leader is perfect in this regard, those who are surprised by objections or counterarguments quickly lose credibility and buy-in, especially for those on the fence.


Quality 4.0: AN EVOLVING APPROACH TO QUALITY
At this year’s summit, we’ll examine keys to adopting Quality 4.0 to infuse an enterprise with scalability, sustainability, and adaptability. Discover how emerging technologies enable organizations to develop more effective, efficient, and evolved quality processes which lead to higher levels of quality. Explore how best to integrate and optimize data; decode the acronyms of intelligent Quality 4.0 tools and technologies; and learn to leverage the right people and processes to ensure a synergistic approach to adopting a Quality 4.0 mindset.
Bring an open mind to the 2022 Summit and leave with a Quality 4.0 mindset geared toward optimizing quality in your team, organization, and career.
As part of our own digital journey, ASQ is testing a NEW online community platform to spur interaction with Summit attendees, content and conversations. The Quality 4.0 Summit Event Community is your destination for pre-conference networking, speaker content and Quality 4.0 resources.
Managing people, process, and change
If Quality 4.0 is to become embedded within an organization, the right people and processes must be in place to ensure a symbiotic relationship between technology and human creativity.
Leaders of transformation must leverage the scalability of technologies along with the powerful insights that quality professionals bring to a 4.0 initiative.
What’s more, companies must quickly identify and adapt to new quality roles (and sometimes even careers) driven by breakthrough innovations in computing, automation, and the virtual landscape. These sessions highlight key skills and strategies necessary for a synergistic approach to transformation and technology adoption across an array of markets, businesses, and budgets.
Often talked about as a single entity, the quality world’s suite of acronyms relating to digital, automated, and cloud-based applications are quite distinct in terms of use and function. However, these tools do overlap, with the promise of even greater integration in the near and long term. In this area of focus, attendees will deepen their understanding of the terminology surrounding intelligent automation and look at real-world use cases demonstrating how to assess and optimize application.
Data integration and optimization
Data gathering continues to become more sophisticated and nimbler, allowing organizations to leverage information assets and effectively compete in the marketplace. Still, many companies fall short of realizing the maximum advantage data provides. The reason? Data, along with the tools to manage it, are not fully aligned with enterprise goals, KPIs and capacity. In this area of focus, sessions will unveil key methods for data integration and optimization that allow quality professionals to deliver accuracy, access, and richness of data for sustained success and future growth and ensure digital transformation plans stays the course.


While the Agency has big plans for the coming years, Yellen touted a handful of smaller but still ambitious changes that will be implemented in the next filing season. The IRS expects to triple the amount of taxpayers who are assisted in-person support centers, ensure that nearly 80% of callers reach an employee (a jump from around 15%), and enable taxpayers to receive and respond to notices online.Read more
President Joe Biden nominated world-renown bull Jerome Powell to a second term as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Despite recent criticisms of the lack of inflation control, he has done a stellar job protecting the financial system and the economy.Read more
Janet Yellen’s G-20 letter served as an urgent call for a multilateral effort to tackle key issues. The primary focus was to call on countries to act quickly on COVID-19, stating that a global vaccination effort is the strongest stimulus the global economy could receive. She also suggested that the IMF allocate SDRs to enhance liquidity for low-income countries.Read more


For the past two years, Ideum has been working closely with the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding community to create interactive exhibits for the Refuge’s new visitor center–and we’re excited to announce that the center will be opening to the public later this year!
Valle de Oro is the southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge and serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people, offering a unique environmental education and recreation opportunity in a highly populated area while promoting environmental conservation.
Ideum’s role in the project was to collaborate with the local community to design, build, and install a suite of interactive exhibits for the visitor center that would connect people to nature, the refuge, and each other. Ultimately, we worked with Brycon Construction and Formative Architecture to fill the exhibit space with a mix of digital and mechanical interactives, infused the exhibits and space with local art, and crafted a comfortable gathering space to encourage visitors to reflect on and discuss this uniquely rich environment.
The exhibits present stories of the refuge’s history, biology, and personal impact and responsibility through art, artifacts, and interactives. A centerpiece exhibit, Life Zones of the Rio Grande, includes stunning artwork created especially for the center and layered sculptures and soundscapes demonstrating the diversity of species found in the region. Even the center’s washrooms were envisioned as learning spaces, with digital displays providing information about water use and conservation within the washroom mirrors!
Community involvement and inclusivity were key to the success of this project. The creation of the refuge and the completion of the visitor center have been critically important accomplishments for Albuquerque’s South Valley community. Over the years, the area has hosted an oversized proportion of the city’s industry, suffered environmental injustices, and been challenged by poverty. It’s also a resilient agricultural community deeply connected to the land that has made an impact on issues of environmental justice at local and national levels. The Ideum team worked closely with local residents to develop exhibit ideas and ensure that the community was accurately represented and these experiences were accessible to all.
We will be excited to share a range of stories, photos, and videos about the development of these exhibits in coming weeks. Stay tuned for most posts on our website!